For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,146 students in Pittsfield, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsfield, MA are Williams, Crosby Educational Academy and Eagle Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Gr: 1-5 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Egremont
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Allendale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Theodore Herberg Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Pomeroy Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Morningside Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crosby
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Silvio O Conte Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
John T Reid Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsfield, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsfield, MA include Williams, Crosby Educational Academy and Eagle Education Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pittsfield?
11 public elementary schools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pittsfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pittsfield include: Theodore Herberg Middle School vs. John T Reid Middle School, John T Reid Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School, Crosby vs. Egremont
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